2026 has been a year of proof of work for Africa Free Routing. 🚨 Over the past eight months, developers across Africa have been learning, building and shipping with Bitcoin through our Lightning Developer Bootcamps. 8 bootcamp locations. 10+ cities reached. 200+ developers trained. From Cape Town and Johannesburg to Kampala, Ouagadougou, Bujumbura, Kisumu and Addis Ababa, developers have run nodes, written code, built Lightning applications, contributed to open source and presented working projects. The impact has gone beyond the numbers. 🇿🇦 BitDevs Cape Town was established after the Cape Town bootcamp. 🇿🇦 Johannesburg marked our 10th bootcamp milestone, with developers travelling across borders from Mozambique using Bitcoin. 🇺🇬 Kampala saw the launch of the first Bitcoin Club at Makerere University, while a solo female developer placed 2nd in the hackathon. 🇧🇫 Developers in Ouagadougou built and presented Lightning projects. 🇧🇮 Bujumbura reached full capacity, with participants building working Lightning projects. 🇰🇪 Kisumu became our largest bootcamp yet, with ~99 participants, 16 teams and 1 solo builder presenting 17 projects after an overnight build. 🇪🇹 Addis Ababa brought further cross-border participation, including developers from Kisumu. And the work continues. Alongside the bootcamps, we launched the Bitcoin Payment Integration Masterclass, helping businesses learn how to integrate Lightning payments into their existing products and platforms. Some graduates have gone on to contribute to established Bitcoin organisations. Others are building products of their own. This week, Africa Free Routing is in Kigali, Rwanda, training the next generation of African Lightning developers. 🇷🇼⚡ The work continues. The builders keep building. Proof of work. Across Africa.

Venue locked for Kigali🥳 🔥 We’re excited to announce the venue for our beautiful 5-day Lightning Developer Bootcamp in Kigali ⚡ 📍 ALX Rwanda, Deco Center, KG 9 Ave Whether you’re just getting started with Bitcoin or already building, this bootcamp is designed to take you deeper into Lightning, the network that makes Bitcoin payments fast and practical. Expect Bitcoin fundamentals, hands-on coding workshops, and real-world applications you can ship. You’ll also meet fellow builders from across Africa, plus networking, raffles, and giveaways. Spots are limited. Apply now:

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Master Bitcoin Lightning Development in 5 days — hands-on workshops, experts and real-world apps with AFR.

Kigali, we are excited to announce that applications are now open for the Kigali Lightning Developer Bootcamp! 🇷🇼⚡ From 24th August to 28th August 2026, join us for 5 days of learning, building, collaborating, and exploring Bitcoin & Lightning development. 📍 Location: TBA Throughout the bootcamp, you'll gain hands-on experience with: - Bitcoin Fundamentals - Lightning Development - Hands-on Coding Workshops - Real-World Application Building - Open-Source Collaboration - Networking with Fellow Builders If you're ready to take your Bitcoin development skills to the next level, this bootcamp is for you. 👉 Apply now:

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Kigali Lightning Developer Bootcamp | AFR Lightning Bitcoin - Africa Free Routing

Master Bitcoin Lightning Development in 5 days — hands-on workshops, experts and real-world apps with AFR.

And if you know a developer in Rwanda, share this opportunity with them.

⚡ The best way to understand Lightning is to build with it. That’s why our Lightning Developer Bootcamp focuses on: - practical workshops - real-world applications - collaboration - open-source learning Our Next stop is Addis Ababa and we’re getting closer 📅 27th – 31st July 2026 Apply here before it's too late:

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Master Bitcoin Lightning Development in 5 days — hands-on workshops, experts and real-world apps with AFR.

You thought we were done? Think again.😅 We're just getting started. After a series of successful Lightning Developer Bootcamps across Africa, we're continuing our mission to train the next generation of Bitcoin and Lightning builders before the year ends. Each bootcamp is designed to equip developers with practical Bitcoin and Lightning skills through hands-on workshops, collaborative learning, and real-world application building. Whether you're a developer, student, educator, or builder, now is the time to get involved. ⚡ Scholarship applications are now open. Learn more about our past and upcoming bootcamps: https://freerouting.africa/past-and-upcoming-bootcamps/ The future of Bitcoin in Africa will be built by Africans. 🚀🌍⚡

Addis Ababa, we are excited to announce that applications are now open for the Addis Ababa Lightning Developer Bootcamp! ⚡ From 27th July to 31st July 2026, join us for 5 days of learning, building, collaborating, and exploring Bitcoin & Lightning development. 📍 ALX Ethiopia, Lideta Hub, 4th Floor Throughout the bootcamp, you'll gain hands-on experience with: - Bitcoin Fundamentals - Lightning Development - Hands-on Coding Workshops - Real-World Application Building - Open-Source Collaboration - Networking with Fellow Builders If you're ready to take your Bitcoin development skills to the next level, this bootcamp is for you. 👉 Apply now: bit.ly/3Sfc4RD And if you know a developer in Ethiopia, share this opportunity with them

Burundi, we’re coming ⚡️ We’re excited to announce the Lightning Developer Bootcamp is heading to Bujumbura, Burundi from May 25th to 29th, 2026! We’ve seen firsthand what happens when builders come together to learn, experiment, and push Bitcoin forward. Now it’s Burundi’s turn. If you’re a developer, a builder and curious about the future of money, you don’t want to miss this. Limited spots available. Secure your spot now and be part of the movement 👇 Apply here:

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Master Bitcoin Lightning Development in 5 days — hands-on workshops, experts and real-world apps with AFR.

Introducing the Bitcoin Payment Integration Masterclass. We are launching a new learning experience for developers and business owners who want to learn how to easily integrate Lightning payments into existing products and platforms. Instructors include: @tobi_bams (CTO, @Mavapay) @TChileta (BTCPay Server contributor) @_pretyflaco (Director of Stragetic Projects at Blink) If you are building apps, platforms, or online businesses and want to start accepting Bitcoin payments, this masterclass will show you how. Cohort 1 is now open. Learn more and apply here: https://freerouting.africa/masterclass/

Uganda, quick reminder. Applications for the Uganda Lightning Developer Bootcamp are closing next soon If you’ve been thinking about applying, now is the time. Five days of hands-on learning, building, and collaborating around real Bitcoin Lightning infrastructure. 📍 UniPod – CTF2, Makerere University, Kampala 📅 23rd – 27th March 2026 ⏰ 9:00 – 17:00 EAT daily 🎓 Limited scholarships available. Apply before registrations close: https://freerouting.africa/kampala-lightning-developer-bootcamp/

Ouagadougou, we’re on our way 🔥 In partnership with @btcafriquefr, we’re proud to announce that the Lightning Developer Bootcamp is landing in Burkina Faso Get ready for five immersive days of hands-on building, deep learning, meaningful collaboration, and real progress on Bitcoin Lightning infrastructure. 📅 12th to 16th April 2026 ⏰ 9:00 to 17:00 GMT daily If you’ve been looking for a space to truly level up your Lightning skills, this is it. Limited scholarships are available, apply early:

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Master Bitcoin Lightning Development in 5 days — hands-on workshops, experts and real-world apps with AFR.

Happy New Month Family 🎉 New month. New momentum. New builders loading. If you’re in Uganda and have waiting for the right moment to level up your Bitcoin & Lightning skills… this is it. The Uganda Lightning Developer Bootcamp is where you want to be this month. Five days. Hands-on. Real Lightning. Real collaboration 🎓 Limited scholarships available. Apply here: https://freerouting.africa/kampala-lightning-developer-bootcamp/

Registration for our Uganda bootcamp is still on going, join us to: - understand how Lightning really works - interact with bitcoin and lightning nodes - build real applications - collaborate with other builders This is hands-on. This is practical. This is for builders. Apply now: https://freerouting.africa/kampala-lightning-developer-bootcamp/

Africa doesn’t need more hype coins. Africa needs payment rails that actually work. Every single day. The Lightning Network is that rail. Instant. Borderless. Built for real economic activity.

Happy new week! Registration for the Kampala Lightning Developer Bootcamp is ongoing, and spots are limited. Don’t miss your chance to be part of Africa’s growing Lightning developer ecosystem. Apply now: https://freerouting.africa/kampala-lightning-developer-bootcamp/

Kampala, we are coming 🔥 We’re excited to announce that the Lightning Developer Bootcamp is coming to Uganda. As always, it will be five full days of building, learning, collaborating, and pushing the Bitcoin Lightning infrastructure forward together. 📍 UniPod, CTF2, Makerere University, Kampala 📅 23rd to 27th March 2026 ⏰ 9:00 to 17:00 EAT daily Limited scholarships are available, so apply early here: https://freerouting.africa/kampala-lightning-developer-bootcamp/

⏳ The Capetown Lightning Developer Bootcamp starts next week. ⚡ This is your last real window to join a room full of builders, not spectators. If you’ve been: waiting for the “right time” learning alone watching others build on Lightning This is the moment to step in. Real tools. Real builders. Real skills. Don’t watch this one from the outside. 👉 Apply now: bit.ly/capetown-bootcamp

A new year always starts with big intentions. - Learn more. - Build more. - Take your skills seriously. ⚡ The Cape Town Lightning Developer Bootcamp registration is still ongoing. You don’t need to be perfect. You just need to start. 🔗 bit.ly/capetown-bootcamp

It’s Christmas Eve🎄 As the year comes to an end, one of the most meaningful gifts we can give is opportunity. In the next two months, Africa Free Routing is hosting two hands-on Lightning Developer Bootcamps in South Africa: • 🇿🇦 Cape Town — January 19th to 23rd, 2026: bit.ly/capetown-bootcamp • 🇿🇦 Johannesburg — February 9th to 13th, 2026: freerouting.africa/johannesburg-lightning-developer-bootcamp These bootcamps are designed to equip African developers with real Bitcoin & Lightning skills, hands-on experience, and a strong builder community. If you know a developer, student, or tech enthusiast in your network, share this with them. Sometimes, changing a career or a community starts with a single link. Let’s keep building Africa’s Lightning future together ⚡

Johannesburg, are you ready 🇿🇦⚡️ After the Cape Town Lightning Developer Bootcamp, we’re taking things further. In partnership with @npub1p0xmesqhftf7ga2v2hzdzz44ua059e70z7d9htur240p24y3a5xsn0deeh, we’re hosting a 5 day Lightning Developer Bootcamp in Johannesburg this February. 5 days of hands on learning, real Lightning infrastructure, and building with other serious builders in the Bitcoin ecosystem. Dates: 9th to 13th February 2026 Secure your spot:

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Johannesburg Lightning Developer | AFR Lightning Bitcoin - Africa Free Routing

Master Bitcoin Lightning Development in 5 days — hands-on workshops, experts and real-world apps with AFR.

Do you really know what is the Lightning Network? It’s a second layer on Bitcoin that makes transactions instant and almost free. Why it matters: - Microtransactions (think streaming, tipping) - Everyday BTC payments - Scales Bitcoin globally 🌍